setup-env

Configure environment variables and .env files for frontend environments.

Updated Jan 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/eleva-labs/agentic-coding-templates --skill setup-env-eleva-labs
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Skill: setup-env
Source: https://github.com/eleva-labs/agentic-coding-templates/tree/main/.claude/skills/frontend/setup-env
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eleva-labs/agentic-coding-templates --skill setup-env-eleva-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill standardizes how environment variables are defined and consumed in frontend projects, reducing manual setup and errors across environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Define per-environment environment variable schemas and corresponding .env files.
  • Configure build-time variables and feature flags for development, staging, and production.
  • Align API endpoints and analytics keys to ensure consistent behavior across environments.

Quick Start

Use the setup-env feature to prepare a development environment by creating a .env.development file with API_BASE_URL and FEATURE_TOGGLES.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup-env

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure environment variables for frontend applications across development, staging, and production?

To configure environment variables for frontend applications across development, staging, and production, you define per-environment schemas and generate corresponding .env files to standardize variable consumption and reduce manual setup errors.

What is the best way to manage build-time configuration and feature flags for different deployment environments?

Managing build-time configuration and feature flags involves defining variable schemas that align API endpoints and analytics keys for each environment, ensuring consistent behavior across development, staging, and production builds.

How do I create a .env.development file with API_BASE_URL and feature toggles for a local setup?

To create a .env.development file with API_BASE_URL and feature toggles, you use a setup-env feature to prepare the development environment by mapping the required variables into the designated file structure.

Do I need to define a YAML frontmatter schema before generating .env files for my CI/CD pipeline?

Yes, you need to define a YAML frontmatter schema with name and description in SKILL.md alongside a Markdown body containing operational guidance to standardize variable generation for CI/CD pipelines.

Why should I standardize environment variable definitions instead of manually editing .env files for each deployment?

Standardizing environment variable definitions instead of manually editing .env files eliminates configuration drift, reduces human error across environments, and ensures consistent API endpoint and analytics key behavior during deployments.